Three Finalists Vie for School Board Seat | Colorado Springs News

Three finalists—Kelli Hawkins, Jason Knese, and Douglas Huttenlocker—are vying to fill the vacant seat on the Academy District 20 Board of Education, stepping in for Amy Shandy’s departure. All are parents with deep ties to the district, bringing unique backgrounds: Hawkins from charter school leadership and library policy, Knese as a veteran focused on accountability and teacher support, and Huttenlocker, also a retired Air Force officer, emphasizing student growth and community engagement. Interviews are set for September 2nd, with the winner sworn in by the 8th to complete Shandy’s term until November 2027. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/96bbc5cc90f50689